I will only work with a reputable, experienced Fee-Only advisor.

Personally, the only reason I would be investing in an area besides my own is that my money would translate better in that distant area, so if the 1% rule is really hard to come by in Richmond and they go fast to locals buying all cash...and you have no real reason why you are choosing Richmond (i.e. family there, friends there, contacts there, love the city, have history with the city), then why not go where there are deals that can still meet your criteria...and that goes for all over the country not just Hampton Roads.

So there would be no more or less risk than choosing a syndication, and you do the due diligence in the same way.The big thing with DST’s is that on the plus side they generally do not charge a promote/carry because they are prohibited by SEC rules.

There are so many online courses out there and I am feeling  a little unsure as to which ones are reputable and actually have good content + delivery.

(maybe finance contingency, 45-60 day close, inspections, 5% down, seller pays closing costs, whatever...)Of course you could always submit 3 written offers and say choose one.

I will get a quote to run it outside, but it may be cost restrictive.If I had to choose between a MV over the range and just a hood, would you recommend ?

The rear 2nd floor unit was treated for bed bugs last year at this time using the heat method from a reputable local company.

Melissa those are good points....and yes the majority of the tenants that choose our rental properties have been and or are Home Owners.

I've heard there's a couple management companies in Worcester with very good reputations.

We have buildt such an awesome reputation that a buyer would NEVER insult us with such a rookie question.